2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fairthorpe Electron would be higher. At 7,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 408 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 598 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | Dodge | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Viper | Electron |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7999 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 42 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2060 mm |
